Sous Chef

Company: Lyonshare Public House
Location: Beacon
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

We seeking a talented and focused Sous Chef. Join the team of long-time Brooklyn Operators - Black Betty Owner & Peter Luger GM, Bud Schmelling & NYC veteran chef Adam Shepard; recently at the Helm of the highly anticipated and critically acclaimed reopening of Gage & Tollner.

Sucessful Sous Chef candidates should hold a deep culinary curiosity and an earnest interest in Hospitality - in all its forms. The Sous Chef needs to have experience with upscale-casual & fine dining restaurant operations. In collaboration with the Operating Owner & the CDC - the sous chef will oversee several aspects of the health and wellbeing of the restaurant.
Operational tasks include but are not limited to:

• Basic and Advanced cooking techniques
• Basic and advanced knife skills
• Understanding the importance of seasoning & balance
• Understanding and command of a wide variety for cooking tools and equipment
• Respect of every item and product that enters the kitchen
• Product identification
• Meat and Fish handling, storage and butchery
• Basic knowledge of baking and pastry techniques and products
• Oversight and development of the Porter team
• Oversight of Daily Production process including Set-up, production Lists handling & maintenance, food production quality, family meal planning & oversight, break-down and station cleaning
• Oversight of all product storage and organization including beverage, paper & cleaning supplies, dry goods, produce, eggs, dairy, meats and fish.
• Recipe adherence including real-time changes, as needed, to reflect current spec and/or product changes and availability
• All relevant staffing support includingIn addition, the position requires:
  • Flexibility regarding schedules including availability on nights and weekends as needed
  • Able to stand on your feet for extended periods of time potentially for the entire 8+ hour shift
  • Able to lift at least 50 pounds
  • Attention to every detail
  • Professionally Curious and engaged
  • On time and prepared
  • Regular administrative duties including email communication, telephone calls, general computer work and meetings as neededMore detail about Lyonshare Public House, please visit

Keywords: Lyonshare Public House, Danbury , Sous Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Beacon, Connecticut